Warren, Aly Resume V1 4.10.09

ALY WARREN

7171 Blessington Court Dublin, OH 43017
614.747.7676 e-mail: [email protected]
blog: www.alywarren.blogspot.com

EDUCATION

SPORT/EVENT MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

Ohio University – Athens, Ohio Master of Business Administration; Anticipated Graduation: June 2009 – GPA: 3.81 Bachelor of Science in Journalism – Public Relations –Graduated June 2008 – GPA: 3.85 Specialization in Sport/Event Management Sarah Merritt Memorial Volleyball Tournament, Founder May 2007 - present Athens, Ohio • Headed creation, marketing, planning, and execution of 2007 inaugural event, oversee continuation • Raised over $1500 by involving more than 30 teams and 200 people in less than one month of planning; Incorporated both local and national brand sponsors such as Wal-Mart and Coldstone The New York Football Giants, Externship Winter 2008 • Invited by VP & Executive Producer of Entertainment to spend time in various departments Ohio University Athletics – Development & Media Relations December 2007 – September 2008 • Served as aide to Associate AD of Development with event preparation and implementation, information research and organization, communication with Ohio Bobcat Club members, and numerous press releases • Assisted game-day preparation, including organization of hospitality and media room, distribution of statistics, management of on-site details and in-game media relations support Bradley A. Moorhead 3v3 Memorial Basketball Tournament, Director September 2007 – April 2008 • Chosen by Ohio University Sports Marketing Club to oversee planning of spring 2008 tournament • Managed teams of directors, including marketing, game-day operations, and sponsorship Anthem Entertainment September 2007 – January 2008 Athens, Ohio/Boston, Massachusetts • Worked with owner of company to help plan various projects in the sports and music industries • Executed marketing plan for International Music Festival, a nationwide band competition Columbus Crew Stadium, Event Staff June 2007 – August 2007 • Gained valuable experience working in ticketing, ushering, and security operations WBNS 10TV, Sports Department November 2003 – January 2005 Columbus, Ohio • Assisted anchors log games, edit film, create packages, assist with interviews and press conferences

BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

Appalachian Regional Entrepreneurship Group, Business Consultant October 2008 – present • Consult businesses of all sizes in the Appalachian Ohio region, assisting in areas such as business planning and strategy, marketing, organizational development, and finance and accounting • Currently working directly with CEO of lumber inventory management system company to restructure operations , define sales process, and reform all job descriptions Ohio University Program Council, Executive Programming Director February 2007 – June 2008 • Implemented events for a university audience on a consensus board of 15 executives • Planned and marketed sold-out lecture by Coach Herman Boone of hit movie Remember the Titans SBC Advertising, Public Relations Department June 2007 – August 2007 Westerville, Ohio June 2006 – August 2006 • Coordinated creative mailers and wrote press releases for national brands; Conducted media analysis and quantification for all department clients; Editor of agency newsletter

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Ohio University Varsity Soccer, Team Member & Coach • Dedicated team member from 2004-2007, named student assistant coach for 2008 season • Most Improved Player, 2005 Ohio University Sports Marketing Club, Member Public Relations Student Society of America, Member Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, Soccer Representative Alpha Lambda Delta Honors Fraternity, Public Relations/Activities Officer

2004-2008

2007-2008 2005-2008 2004-2008 2005-2006